APPROVAL OF AGENDA (7:35pm)A motion was made to include in the agenda the swearing in of newly appointed Board of Zoning and Building Appeals members. Motion made by Councilmember Barsky, second by Councilmember Herman. Motion carried.

SWEARING IN Mayor Robertson swore in Amber Mitchell, Fred Ashbaugh, and Trudy Knox as newly appointed members of the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.

CITIZENS COMMENTS (7:37pm) Justin Stephens, 2849 Newark-Granville Road., asked Council to clarify a previous comment (related to the smoking ban) wherein it was stated that the ban was not a 100% health issue. Councilmember Main responded that he had made the comment in reference to a question that was previously asked as to the reason Granville didnt simply support the ban itself instead of including the cities of Newark and Heath. Mr. Main referred to a section of the drafted Ordinance that does not refer to health issues, but refers to fairness to the business community. His point was that there were other considerations as the Committee had looked closely at testimonies and differing opinions of others.

Virginia Abbot, 1098 Newark-Granville Road., is in support of the smoking ban. She noted that she had worked during college in eating establishments wherein the employees did not have the opportunity to voice their concern for being in an unsafe environment. She is speaking in support of those employees.

Mayor Robertson closed public comments at 7:42pm.

PUBLIC HEARING (7:42pm) Ordinance No. 08-05, An Ordinance To Authorize The Village Manger To Execute A Lease Agreement With St. Lukes Episcopal Church For The Property Located At 118 South Main Street And To Declare An Emergency.

No one appeared to speak for or against Ordinance No. 08-05. Mayor Robertson closed the public hearing at 7:43pm.

OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. 02-05, An Ordinance To Repeal Section 521.10 To Amend Section 521.99 And To Enact Sections 521.11, 521.12, 521.13, 521.14, 521.15, 521.16, 521.17, and 521.18 of the Codified Ordinances Of The Village Of Granville, Ohio was reintroduced by Councilmember OKeefe. Second by Councilmember Barsky.

Discussion: Councilmember Hartfield questioned how a person smoking in a company vehicle would be made aware of the Village Ordinance, as it relates to that being prohibited. Law Director Crites noted that enforcement will be challenging, and similar to other Ordinances the officer ultimately has the discretion to choose to enforce or not to enforce that section of the code. Noting there is no history on these Ordinances also proves enforcement challenging. Mr. Crites advised that Council will undoubtedly need to re-address this issue, in time, to reflect the needs and demands of the community.

Councilmember OKeefe asked the Law Director if Granville included this type of provision (prohibited smoking in company vehicle) based on Columbus Ordinance. Law Director Crites noted that Granville, Newark and Heaths Ordinance were modeled after Columbus, simply because the Columbus Ordinance has already been implemented. Ms. OKeefe questioned the significance of this type of provision as it seems that it may rarely be enforced. Law Director Crites again noted that this is a policy decision of Council.

Councilmember Herman does not feel this is a perfect Ordinance, and would not like to see the perfect become the enemy of the good. In terms of it being a positive step, in conjunction with the surrounding communities, he is in support of the Ordinance.

Councilmember Main asked who decided that the Ordinances of Granville, Newark and Heath were substantially similar and where were the differences in the Ordinances that may require further review? Law Director Crites suggest that the Definition Section would be a good example of where changes might occur. Specifically there are differences between a Village and a City, which may require distinctions based on municipal law. Mr. Crites will continue to track the comparisons and will report this information to Council.

Councilmember Hartfield noted that the Hillard Ordinance included an exemption based on annual revenue of alcohol sales (over 65%). She noted that although Granvilles business demographics are not the same as Columbus, she wondered whether Council should consider a similar exemption and increase the percentage. Law Director Crites suggested that if one of the other two jurisdictions would pass something similar, that might make a substantial difference. He recommended Council wait to see how the surrounding communitys proceed.

Councilmember OKeefe feels more confident about supporting this Ordinance after realizing that this Ordinance is not written in stone and is amendable.

Councilmember Main primarily sees this Ordinance as a health related Ordinance, and although it has been loosely deemed the Smoking Ban Ordinance, he asked that the term Clean Indoor Air Ordinance be used. Mr. Main is in favor of the Ordinance, although not perfect, stating that it is a good place to begin and is what the general public wants.

Mayor Robertson is pleased that this effort has combined Granville, Newark and Heath in a cooperative effort. This effort has been important and significant.

Ordinance No. 03-05, An Ordinance Approving And Adopting A Thoroughfare Plan For The Village of Granville, Licking County, Ohio was reintroduced by Councilmember Barsky. Second by Councilmember OKeefe.

Councilmember Barsky proposed a friendly amendment to Attachment A by changing the bullets to be consistent with the second Whereas in the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Herman. Motion carried.

Discussion: Councilmember Barsky noted that all of these documents have been submitted to the Township and the County Engineer. There were no concerns, other than one comment by the County Engineer. He noted that Weaver Drive between Cherry Street & Main Street does not have any other connected public roads in this section, therefore it may be a stretch to classify it as anything other than a local road, even though I am aware it is actually used as a bypass or shortcut by much of the traffic. Ms. Barsky stated that the sense of the Committee was to not make any amendments.

Ordinance No. 04-05, An Ordinance Approving And Adopting Chapter 1196 Of The Codified Ordinances Of The Village Of Granville, Licking County, Ohio was reintroduced by Councilmember Barsky. Second by Councilmember OKeefe.

Ordinance No. 05-05, An Ordinance Approving And Adopting Chapter 1195 Of The Codified Ordinances Of The Village of Granville, Licking County, Ohio, was re-introduced by Councilmember Barsky. Second by Vice Mayor Lucier.

Ordinance No. 06-05, An Ordinance Approving, Adopting And Enacting Chapter 1176 Of The Codified Ordinances Of The Village of Granville, Licking County, Ohio was reintroduced by Councilmember Barsky. Second by Councilmember OKeefe.

Councilmember Barsky proposed a friendly amendment to Chapter 1176.05(a) by changing efficient to effective. Second by Councilmember Herman. Motion carried.

Mayor Robertson publicly thanked Constance Barsky for shepherding the Thoroughfare Plan review through the Planning & Zoning Committee. She also thanked Village Planner Chris Strayer and Traffic Engineer Doyle Clear, Manager Hickman and Law Director Mike Crites for their efforts in finalizing this legislation. This legislation successfully represents the combination of great deal work, communication and agreement.

Ordinance No. 08-05, An Ordinance To Authorize The Village Manager To Execute A Lease Agreement With St. Lukes Episcopal Church For the Property Located At 118 South Main Street And To Declare An Emergency was reintroduced by Councilmember Main. Discussion: Law Director Crites verified that all prior lessees have been satisfied and there are no new issues that should arise from that settlement agreement. It was noted that the rent has now increased, in keeping with the value of the building.

NEW BUSINESS (8:15pm) Resolution No. 05-06, A Resolution Adopting And Approving The Cherry Valley Road Study In The Village Of Granville, Licking County, Ohio was introduced by Councilmember Barsky.

Discussion: Councilmember Barsky proposed a friendly amendment to the title of the Resolution to now read, A Resolution Accepting The Cherry Valley Road Study In The Village of Granville&&&&.. This is a courtesy and a matter of accepting and recognizing consultant Doyle Clears report. Councilmember Herman second the motion.

Councilmember Barsky also proposed a friendly amendment to Section 1 to reflect the previous amendment. Second by Councilmember Hartfield.

Motion carried. Resolution No. 05-06 is adopted.

Resolution No. 05-13, A Resolution Of Appreciation For Mark Parris was introduced by Councilmember OKeefe. Second by Councilmember Barsky.

Discussion: Council is grateful to Mr. Parris for all the work he has done on the Planning Commission. A copy of the Resolution will be forwarded to Mr. Parris.

Motion carried. Resolution No. 05-13 is adopted.

Resolution 05-14, A Resolution Of Support To Honor The Two Existing Points Of Access Off Of Newark-Granville Road To The Park National Bank Trust Parcel was introduced by Councilmember Main. Second by Councilmember Hartfield.

Discussion - Manager Hickman noted that a similar Resolution was adopted late last year. The intent of this Resolution is to recognize two ingress/egress points on the property. The previous Resolution recognized the two existing ingress/egress points&. It is recommended that the Resolution not specify two existing ingress/egress points at this time. Configuration of the access points will be discussed and identified during the Planning Commission review of any development on the property.

Motion carried. Resolution No. 05-14 is adopted.

REVIEW OF MINUTES Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 2, 2005Councilmember Barsky moved to accept the minutes as amended; seconded by Vice Mayor Lucier. Motion carried, 7-0.

Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 16, 2005Councilmember OKeefe moved to accept the minutes as amended; seconded by Councilmember Hartfield. Motion carried, 7-0.

Planning Commission OKeefeA change of use was requested N. Pearl Street to include a beauty parlor. The question of adequate parking was discussed. The PC approved the use on a condition that the owners of the beauty parlor inform their patrons that they are not to park in area driveways. Ace printing will be moving into the back of the current Newkirk Studio on E. Broadway. A restaurant will go into the Calendar Cleaners location on N. Prospect. A change of use was requested for Greystone at 128 S. Main Street, which is being purchased by a new owner. The new owner would like to have both retail and business in both buildings.

Planning & Zoning Committee (P&Z) Barsky, OKeefe, RobertsonA meeting was held March 2nd . Chris Strayer submitted recommended changes to the JEDD that were made by the Township. The Committee resubmitted changes. Another meeting will be held March 11th to complete the zoning portion of the document, which will then be submitted to Council.

Ms. Barsky reminded Council comments on the Tree & Landscape Ordinance changes should be directed to here as these Ordinances will return to Council next month.

Recreation CommissionNo Report

Senior Committee RobertsonNo Report.

Granville Recreation Commission OKeefeNo Report.

Union Cemetery MainNo Report.

OTHER COUNCIL MATTERSLCATS - County Commissioner Marcia Phelps organized a meeting with LCATS. The purpose of this meeting was to interest Representatives Ney and Tiberi in the CVR/SR 16 intersection. Matt Hill of LCATS gave a history of an LCATS study and noted that the intersection is ranked very low as it relates to how many crashes have occurred at the intersection and it would be 2013 before any construction, or even intersection upgrades would take place. There was a discussion regarding the need for a Resolution of request for ODOT to begin to review the intersection sooner. Mr. Hill noted that ODOT would ask 1) how many crashes have occurred, and 2) why Licking County would expect 100% funding, and they would want to know that all surrounding communities were in agreement.

Manager Hickman advised that he and Mr. Strayer were continuing to following up with ODOT and LCATS in consideration of improvements to the intersection that would not benefit the Village, but clearly benefited ODOTs desire to have traffic flow through. There have been recent discussions with LCATS design engineers for a better understanding of what they will propose for intersection improvements and an eventual interchange construction. Heath and Newark have adopted Resolutions of support for a the study of intersections and interchanges. Manager Hickman asked Council if it would consider a Resolution of support to be introduced March 16th. Council agreed that a Resolution would be appropriate. Mr. Hickman noted that at this time it appears that ODOT will pay for this fix of the intersection while the study is going on.

208 Planning 208 Planning is named from a section of the Clean Water Act and deals with the planning of water and sewer extension, which could possibly allow more control over where development occurs. Many municipalities already have a 208 Plan in place. The plan appears to be an important tool in areas that are beginning to rapidly develop. If the plan is extended beyond the community, in terms of planning, then there will need to be Township approval. It was suggested that it would be a good idea to have the Township involved. The Plan would then go to the EPA where it is combined with the Master 208 Plan for the region. This input indicates sewer lines, size, capacity, etc. so that a developer must comply with the plan that has been approved. The Planning and Zoning Committee will meet with Jim Havens of the Township to further discuss this plan.

Envisioning - Mayor Robertson asked for three council volunteers to meet with Steve Millet and Village Staff to review a report onVillage visioning. Councilmembers Herman, OKeefe and Hartfield will meet with Mr. Millet and the Village staff.

Councilmember Hartfield asked if the Village had zoning regulations that would prohibit non-subscribed publications from being distributed into the driveways and yards of residences. Manager Hickman noted that this ongoing problem has recently been brought to his attention and he will review for appropriate action.

Architectural Review Overlay District (AROD) It was requested that an updated map be distributed to Council and the topic will be scheduled for discussion at the next Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting.

Mayor Robertson sent a note of sympathy to Granville MA due to a citizen recently losing his life in Iraq.

Mayor Robertson will not be available either the meeting of March 16 or April 6, 2005. Councilmembers Barsky and Main will not be available for the April 6, 2005 meeting.